The California State University Trustees today (June 4) approved the
construction of the National Training Center/Sports Complex at CSU Dominguez
Hills. The Trustees approved the schematic plans of the complex, the certification
of the final environmental impact report, the revision of the campus master
plan, and the amending of the 2000/01 non-state funded capital outlay
program.

"This project greatly enhances our campus as well as improves our existing
facilities," said CSUDH President James E. Lyons. "But, the National Training
Center (NTC) is about more than athletics. The NTC takes us to the next
level. It affords us the opportunity to expand our education program with
a strong private sector support, and build toward the future. This public-private
partnership will be long-lasting and far-reaching a wise investment
for our students' future."

At the last Trustees meeting on May 16, a total of about 50 speakers
spoke in favor and against the impact of the construction of the complex,
and the Trustees decided to delay a decision on approving the project
to review the speakers' concerns.

The $112 million complex consists of development in two locations --
the project site and the campus improvement area. The project site consists
of approximately 85 acres of undeveloped property that would include construction
of two adjacent stadiums (a soccer stadium with seating from 20,000 to
27,000 and a tennis stadium with seating from 8,000 to 13,000), along
with other support facilities and parking.

The campus improvement area is about 40 acres and includes upgrades to
existing campus facilities such as soccer fields, tennis courts, track
and field facilities, relocated baseball and softball fields, a relocated
velodrome, surface parking and a relocated online roller hockey rink.

The privately-financed complex is scheduled to be the home of Major League
Soccer's L.A. Galaxy and could also become the training headquarters for
the U.S. Soccer Federation's men's and women's national teams.

Construction of the complex is scheduled to begin by September of this
year, and completion is expected by December 2002.